Program Manager, Georgia

We are looking for a collaborative and highly organized Program Manager to join the Common Cause team in Georgia. In this role, you will track policy developments at the state and local level and provide analysis of the impact of proposed and enacted policies through collecting data and evaluating the impact on Georgia’s communities, lead and implement state programmatic efforts, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinate advocacy activities to support our programmatic agenda. You will play a key part in advancing our mission to protect democracy and ensure the fair and equitable representation of all communities.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Policy Director and based in Georgia, with an expectation to travel around the state up to three days per week. We hope our new Program Manager will start in November.

Responsibilities

Manage state programmatic work and campaigns

· In collaboration with the Policy Director, lead the execution of statewide advocacy campaigns

· Support coalition work, including managing working groups or project groups within coalitions, to include conducting research, organizing meetings, coordinating actions, and ensuring effective communication among coalition members

· Oversee the election protection program, ensuring effective communication and coordination of outreach efforts to safeguard voting rights and the electoral process

· Lead policy research, analysis, and the identification of opportunities for policy proposals to advance Common Cause’s goals

· Draft, edit, and disseminate policy briefs, reports, and advocacy materials to inform and engage decision-makers and stakeholders

· Lead relevant systems monitoring, toolkit production, trend tracking, and quantitative research

· Monitor state and local legislative developments, track relevant bills, and provide strategic guidance to ensure timely responses to policy opportunities and threats

· Execute lobbying efforts for designated legislation, including drafting and managing testimony, public comment, and other advocacy tools

· Lead data-informed projects, research design, and publications

· Prepare and submit FOIA and other government records requests to support Common Cause Georgia’s government transparency and accountability initiatives

Outreach and stakeholder engagement

· Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, partners, and members to strengthen Common Cause’s network and extend our outreach

· In collaboration with the Policy Director and Senior Organizer, execute outreach campaigns to educate the public on priority issues and encourage active participation in advocacy efforts

· Represent Common Cause at community events and coalition meetings to strengthen public awareness and mobilize support

· Coordinate digital and social media campaigns to engage members and stakeholders, ensuring messaging aligns with Common Cause’s values and goals

Supervise temporary staff and interns

· Manage temporary staff

· Recruit, train, coordinate, and mentor interns and volunteers

Provide fundraising and advisory board support

· Support fundraising efforts, including writing grants, cultivating donor relationships, and managing reporting requirements

· Assist with administrative tasks related to the state advisory board, including organizing meetings, preparing materials, and facilitating effective board engagement

Perform administrative and other duties

· Complete administrative tasks as needed

·  Perform other duties as assigned

• A strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and to advancing civil rights through our pro-democracy agenda     
• A commitment to equity in the goals of your work and in how you work with others 
• Openness to feedback and awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth    
• Ability to build rapport, trust, and credibility with multiple stakeholders with diverse interests, and a track record of working collaboratively with others  
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple short- and long-term priorities at once, with high attention to detail; strong organization skills, and the ability to manage your time independently 
• Ability to compel action through both written and verbal communication, including distilling complex concepts for a broad audience, and to differentiate communications as needed for various audiences
• Familiarity with office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Slack, and Zoom
• Familiarity with quantitative research and data analytics tools such as R, Python, or SQL

• Have worked on public advocacy campaigns related to democracy, elections, voting rights, and civil rights   
• Demonstrated knowledge of and strong interest in current statewide democracy issues, including voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance reform, disinformation, ethics, etc., with a demonstrated knowledge of the unique aspects of Georgia's political dynamic 
• Have played a leadership role in coalitions or groups that represent stakeholders with diverse interests to achieve a goal 
• Willing to have a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged on posts and creating content on behalf of the organization (as needed, Common Cause may provide accounts for staff members to use)
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all staff retreats
• Ability to work in-person in the Georgia office OR at various locations around the state up to 4 days per week, especially during legislative sessions
• Per our nonpartisan policy, Common Cause staff members may not currently be in elected office (or running for office); on the Steering Committee or Finance Committee for any political candidate; or affiliated with the leadership of a political party

• This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining negotiations
• Common Cause is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time; please note that if hired, you will be asked to produce documentation for authorization to work in the US

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of any race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, income class, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status, as well as applicants who have been previously incarcerated.

Common Cause (501(c)(4)) and Common Cause Education Fund (501(c)(3)) are nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots affiliate organizations dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy. We work to create an open, honest, and accountable government that serves the public interest; promote equal rights, opportunity, and representation for all; and empower all people to make their voices heard in the political process.  

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Common Cause has members and supporters living in every congressional district in the United States, and offices in 23 states around the country.